how do you write an editorial?

Question

i am making a project for school....im creating a magazine and wondering what and how to write an editorial.

Answer 1

Below are some links and step by step how to's

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/62021/how_to_write_better_editorial_articles.html
How To Write an Editorial

Most editorial pages have length restrictions . If you write more than that, your letter will either be rejected or severely edited.
http://members.tripod.com/~Jimmie_P/editorials/writeeditorial.htm
...........Key steps in writing.................
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/montgomery/sandiegowatershed/how_to_write_an_editorial.htm
1. Inform: The writer gives careful explanations about a complicated issue.
2. Promote: Writer tries to promote a worthy activity. Get the reader involved.
3. Praise: The writer praises a person or an event.
4. Entertain: The writer encourages or entertains the reader about an important issue.

Sample of what could go into the five paragraph editorial:

1.a personal experience, the thesis statement
2.explanation of the other side of the issue
3.examples to support your point of view
4.reasons for your point of view
5.the last paragraph should restate your thesis statement and end on a positive note